source: COMFOPSUD

The Grand Army Unit has obtained NATO certification to operate as part of the Atlantic Alliance countries' activities.

The activity is based on agreements with NATO, whereby Italy undertakes to provide military forces in a high state of readiness

 "Red-hot Steel 22" exercise, involving men and women of "Garibaldi" Bersaglieri Brigade, ended a few days ago in Persano military training area.

The unit, included in NATO Response Force (NRF) and NATO Readiness Initiative (NRI) for 2023, underwent NATO validation by a team of national evaluators from 'Acqui' Division, supplemented by foreign observers from the Allied Land Command, based in Izmir, Turkey.

Assessors and observers examined the operational capabilities in planning and conducting warfighting operations, in order to certify the level of combat readiness.

At the Brigade Command Post deployed in Persano (SA), the Commander and staff practised by simulating operating in an operational scenario, developing, in particular, the theme of an offensive action through the reaction to multiple activations, ensuring command and control capability also through the establishment of an advanced tactical command post enucleated from the main command post.

In parallel, at the Capo Teulada polygon in Sardinia, the "Garibaldi" units conducted the "Red Autumn 2022" exercise. Both exercises were designed to consolidate the ability to operate in close coordination with each other, during the day and at night.

At the end of the drill, Gen. D. Franco Federici, Deputy Commander of COMFOTER COE, visiting the Brigade Command Post deployed in Persano, handed over to Gen. B. Mario Ciorra, Commander of "Garibaldi" Brigade, the formal certification of NATO validation, obtained at the end of CREVAL.

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